With the new academic session, Punjab Engineering College (PEC) will greet its students with a new name - PEC University of Technology.

Meanwhile, in another significant decision which will settle confusion over the administrative pattern - IIT or UGC - PEC has decided to follow the latter.

In sync with UGC patterns, the institution will have career advancement scheme, fixed cadre and roaster system approved by the department of social welfare for faculty on the campus. The campus will conduct recruitments, selection and promotions for faculty expansion and growth.